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The Milwaukee Brewers traded ace starting pitcher Zack Greinke to the LA Angels over the weekend in what looks to be like a huge blow to the Texas Rangers playoff hopes. This is a big step in the rebuilding process of Milwaukee’s desolate farm system, and a declaration that Angels management and ownership are moving all their chips in the middle for 2012.
When Milwaukee acquired Greinke two seasons ago, they paid a very hefty price. Granted, they were in the middle of their best chances to bring home a ring. Kansas City Royals are already bearing the fruits of this trade, as they’ve seen the graduation of SS Alcides Escobar and Lorenzo Cain. You also got a chance to see Jake Odorizzi, also acquired in the deal, start for USA in the All-Start Futures Game.
Escobar has already flashed his range and defensive ability and although he’s had to deal with injuries in 2012, he’s getting on base at a very healthy clip of .343 through 99 games.
Cain...
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Baseball Reflections:
PLAYERS:
Zack Greinke,
Alcides Escobar,
Lorenzo Cain,
Melky Cabrera,
Jeremy Jeffress,
Anthony Gose,
Jean Segura,
Rickie Weeks,
Ariel Pena,
John Hellweg
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays
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[caption id="attachment_15" align="alignleft" width="347"] The Greinke trade sends the Brewers and Angels in opposite directions.[/caption]
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